Orangezoo
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We need a pairing that is going to work in the college game against college athletes and college defenses. Just because the pairing work(s) in HS or on the AAU circuit doesn't mean it will transfer to the next level where everyone outside of S. Bend actually plays defense.
I think all these guys talent will transfer, just not sure you can combine guys and get the same results on the college level that you get prior to that.
Also, if you assume Dior is only going to be here one year. And you assume JGIII is the senior shooting guard, does it matter which other class of '22 kid plays well alongside Dior?
If we recruit Zion it's probably to double down in case Dior doesn't make it here, or to replace him after his one and one year. I don't think you should expect to see any of these guys walk in and knock JGIII out of the starting lineup in what would be his senior year.
A pairing that works on paper but lacks chemistry does nothing for us either. I hear you but if it's someone besides Zion it needs to work with Dior.